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May92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Environment Minister Participates in “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” Conference

An international conference titled “TURKİYE’S ROAD TO COP31: RESILIENT CITIES” was held in Antalya, Türkiye, ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Conference (COP31) scheduled for November this year. The two-day event, held on 8–9 May, focused on building resilient and sustainable cities in response to the growing impacts of climate change. Representing Bangladesh, Minister to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Mr. Abdul Awal Mintoo, participated in the conference held at the Museum Hotel in Hatay, Turkiye. Environment and climate ministers, policy makers and international development partners from various countries attended the event. In the opening session, Turkiye’s Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Mr. Murat Kurum welcomed the in...

May82026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Govt urges pilgrims to Obtain hajj Permits via Official Channels

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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia called on pilgrims to obtain Hajj permits through officially approved channels and comply with all Hajj regulations and instructions for the smooth delivery of services. In this context, Govt urges Bangladeshi pilgrims to obtain hajj permit via official channels only. This Saudi ministry clarified that the Hajj visa is the only visa that permits its holder to perform hajj. It added that obtaining a permit must be completed through official channels in accordance with approved procedures, ensuring an organized journey from arrival through completion of the rituals. The ministry also explained that compliance with permit requirements enables pilgrims to benefit fully from services provided in the holy sites, while enhancing safety through...

May72026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bogura Will Be Developed into One of the Country’s Major Aviation Hubs by Harnessing the Potential of the Northern Region: Afroza Khanam, MP

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Today at 10:30 AM, Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Ms. Afroza Khanam, MP, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, MP, and State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mr. Mir Shah Alam, MP, visited Bogura Airport on-site by a special helicopter of Bangladesh Air Force. During the visit, Minister Ms. Afroza Khanam, MP, stated that they had come to Bogura following the directives of Honorable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. She said that Bogura would be transformed into one of the country’s leading aviation hubs by utilizing the immense potential of the northern region. She further remarked that the people of Bogura are truly fortunate, as the ministry’s large-scale aviation development initiative is beginning from Bogura. St...

Apr292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

SAC hosts regional meet, calls for stronger partnerships in South Asian agriculture

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SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Bangladesh and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), South Asia, organized a regional “Coordination Meeting with Development Partners and Investors” in Dhaka on Wednesday (29 April 2026), bringing together policymakers, researchers’ investors and development partners to strengthen cooperation in agriculture. H.E. Nazrul Islam Khan, Political Adviser to the Prime Minister and Adviser to the Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh attended as Chief Guest and underscored the central role of agriculture in the region’s economy. He emphasized the need for modernization, including the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and highlighted climate change...

Apr212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Canadian High Commissioner Calls on CHT Affairs Minister Dipen Dewan, MP

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Honorable Minister for Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) Affairs, Dipen Dewan, MP, stated that there is significant potential for Bangladesh and Canada to collaborate on sustainable development, climate change resilience, and the promotion of eco-tourism in the CHT region. The Minister made these remarks today, Tuesday (April 21), during a courtesy call from a four-member delegation led by the Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, His Excellency Mr. Ajit Singh, at the Minister’s office in the Bangladesh Secretariat. During the meeting, Minister Dipen Dewan MP highlighted the communal harmony in the region, saying, In the Chittagong Hill Tracts, people of all ethnicities coexist on the foundation of mutual harmony and equality. The current government is working relentlessly to extend a...

Feb102026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Gazipur City Corporation opt for Cashless via a2i’s ekPay

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To deliver modern and cashless services to citizens at their doorstep, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) and Aspire to Innovate (a2i). The agreement was formally concluded todayin the a2i Conference Room at the ICT Tower in Agargaon, Dhaka. As a result, residents of Gazipur City Corporation will now be able to pay fees for various civic services, including holding tax, trade license, water supply, and sewerage management online through a2i’s integrated payment gateway, ekPay. In this process, they will have access to multiple payment channels, including mobile financial services (bKash, Nagad, Upay, Rocket, Tap, TeleCash, etc.), card payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, TakaPay), internet banking, and e-wallets. The ev...

Feb102026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

HONOR Bangladesh hosts workshop for BJIF journalists to explore responsible AI use in media

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HONOR Bangladesh successfully organized “Practical AI & Media Integrity Workshop with HONOR AI” exclusively for Bangladesh ICT Journalist Forum (BIJF) members, highlighting HONOR’s commitment to responsible AI innovation by bringing together journalists and industry leaders to explore media integrity and the practical applications of artificial intelligence. Hitler A. Halim, President of BIJF, stated in his welcome address, “AI is no longer optional for journalists, and understanding how it works is essential to protecting credibility. This workshop was designed to bridge technology, ethics, and real-world journalistic practice,” highlighting the relevance of the workshop in today’s media landscape. Muzahidul Islam, Deputy Country Manager, HONOR Bangladesh, said, “AI is increasin...

Jan312026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Chattogram City Corporation Launches Digital System for Commercial Holding Tax Collection

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Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) has officially launched a digital system to modernise, enhance transparency and streamline the collection of commercial holding taxes. The inauguration ceremony was held on Wednesday (28 January) afternoon at the conference hall of Chattogram City Corporation. Recently, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed among Chattogram City Corporation, B-Trac Solutions Limited and Miledge to digitise the commercial holding tax collection process. Under the agreement, the entire commercial holding tax collection mechanism will be transformed into an online platform. The new system will enable taxpayers to pay their taxes easily and securely, while city authorities will be able to conduct tax collection with greater transparency through real-time analysi...

Jan192026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Women Policy Dialogue Held in Dhaka

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A policy dialogue focused on women’s empowerment and leadership was successfully held on January 18, 2026, bringing together around 1,000 attendees, including women leaders, professionals, students, and youth voices from across Bangladesh. Organized by Reach Out (Sister Concern of The Front Page), the event, titled “Women Shaping the Nation: Policy, Possibility & the Future of Bangladesh,” took place from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) Complex, Farmgate, Dhaka. The Front Page served as the media partner for the event. The dialogue aimed to position women not merely as beneficiaries of development initiatives, but as policy thinkers and nation builders. The discussions addressed critical issues such as women’s empowerment and safety, economic part...

Jan62026 by No Comments

Ahsania Mission Youth Forum Welcomes Issuance of the Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025

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Ahsania Mission Youth Forum for Health and Wellbeing has welcomed the issuance of the ‘Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025’, describing it as a historic and timely decision to safeguard public health. The Forum extended its sincere appreciation and congratulations to the interim government during an event organized today by the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission in Shyamoli, Dhaka. Speaking at the event, youth representatives highlighted that tobacco use remains one of the leading risk factors for cancer and many other non-communicable diseases. In Bangladesh alone, more than 130,000 people die prematurely each year due to tobacco-related illnesses. Against this backdrop, the revised ordinance strengthens existing legislation by banning emerging t...